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Understanding subsidence in the Houston-Galveston region

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Understanding subsidence in the Houston-Galveston region Want to learn more about how subsidence has impacted this region?  Click here to read our blog about how it could be addressed with

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October 26, 2017

Case study: Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir

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Case study: The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir The proposed massive Marvin Nichols dam and reservoir in Northeast Texas is a prime example of the unnecessary reliance on new reservoirs and

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April 9, 2017

The basics of groundwater law in Texas

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The basics of groundwater law in Texas Groundwater is water that is found beneath the surface of the earth. The rock, sand or soil formations where the groundwater is found

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March 9, 2017

Reservoirs are not the future — instead, look to water conservation

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Reservoirs are not the future — instead, look to water conservation The 2012 State Water Plan proposes building 26 reservoirs and hundreds of miles of pipelines to move water to

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March 8, 2017

The pros and cons of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)

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The pros and cons of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Injecting or pumping water into an for storage and use at a later time is known as Aquifer Storage and

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March 8, 2017

What are environmental flows?

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What are environmental flows? “Environmental Flows” is a scientific term used to describe the quantity, quality and timing of water that are necessary to sustain the fish and wildlife of

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March 6, 2017

How San Antonio reduced its daily water use by 85 gallons per person

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How San Antonio reduced its daily water use by 85 gallons per person San Antonio has grown by 80 percent in the past 30 years. On the other hand, the

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March 2, 2017

Seven ways Texas cities could reduce outdoor water use

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Seven ways Texas cities could reduce outdoor water use Outdoor water use, which mostly means lawn watering, represents one of the largest uses of water in urban areas – and

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March 2, 2017

Steps Texas should take to become a leader in the water conservation effort

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Steps Texas should take to become a leader in the water conservation effort The State of Texas must take a lead role in ensuring efficient use of limited water resources

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March 2, 2017

Common-sense measures that would help municipalities conserve water

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Common-sense measures that would help municipalities conserve water Some Texas cities and water utilities have begun to realize the vast potential of water efficiency. However, many others have yet to

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March 2, 2017

The three groups that use the most water in Texas

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The three groups that use the most water in Texas Many different Texas groups rely heavily on water: in addition to the municipal, agricultural, manufacturing, outdoors recreation, mining and power-generating

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March 2, 2017

Saving money and rivers during drought by reducing nonessential water use

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Saving money and rivers during drought by reducing nonessential water use Drought response planning can help a region prepare for droughts and minimize a drought’s economic impact – but only

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February 28, 2017

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txwater Texas Living Waters @txwater ·
29 Sep

The Ike Dike could cost $57 billion over a 20-year period due to inflation and rising costs. That puts a much bigger burden on five coastal counties to raise the nearly $20 billion needed for local cost share, notes our policy specialist @DanielleGoshen.

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txwater Texas Living Waters @txwater ·
28 Sep

"To strike oil in America, you need water. Plenty of it."

A fascinating deep dive into how water supplies in Texas are threatened by "monster fracks" that pump aquifers and other vulnerable sources:

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daniellegoshen Danielle Goshen @daniellegoshen ·
24 Sep

A very serious and costly reminder of the importance of maintaining freshwater inflows. They are not just for the health of bay and estuary ecosystems — but for the proper functioning of drinking water systems as well.

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